So funny. My 3-year-old's heart was broken today and the only thing I could think of to help him out (hugs weren't doing it) was CANDY. I told him it would help him not be sad anymore. He finished the candy and then with the saddest voice ever, told me, "I'm still sad Mommy." Funny he wasn't sad while he was eating candy. ;)

We are of the same skin sometimes!!! I am a firm believer in a lump of chocolate for myself when I wake up grumpy... why wouldn't it work for short people!!! Otherwise if someone is falling apart and tearful about life love and everything else and they just can't do one more page of school today... and that's before we have even started, then they get to share a decaf latte with me!!! Works every time... We all need a bit of royal treatment to get us through somedays!!!

Ah....some days demand chocolate. Such a great mom move! That was such a smart idea - way better than threats, yelling, and dragging them (yeah...I've tried it)It will be a great memory for your kiddos too. Feeling loved even when they're unloveable - it was a family devotion in action! :)

Hey Steph, I haven't commented in awhile, even though I'm still reading, but I wanted to say that warding off bad moods with a treat is something I do too :) And it works, so that is all that matters :)

Also-can you direct me to some easy to learn knitting patterns or books? I can knit a simple scarf using the two common stitchs-pearl and now I forget-but anyways, I'd love to learn to do it better, but I don't know anyone that knows how and haven't been able to find anything that seems like a good starters resource. Thanks!!

you know what is sad? like truly sad, like it makes me want to cry? i have tried this stuff and it didn't work. i've tried all of this stuff. no fix, not even a temporary one. sometimes. today was a day where i pulled out every possible trick. play-doh, crafts, my old toys from when i was little, playing outside, back rubs, a warm bath, all of my attention, everything i could think of, and still -- no help. i want a cookie. sorry i am venting this here. you've met clark. you know. it's been a really hard few days. sheesh.